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“It’s amazing. I don’t think we’ve ever had a guy go from 170 to 205 and actually be more powerful and more devastating than he was at 170. I’ve never seen anything like it. I was blown away by Anthony’s performance tonight. He made it quick, and he made it look easy. We’ll get him...

“The only reason I took the fight is to give my brother that honor, to put him on the front stage and say he was a good kid. He was a great guy. He was my closest soldier to me – my little, my baby brother. When I go home, he was the first person...

The California State Athletic Commission recently released the mandatory list of disclosed fighter pay for last night’s UFC on FOX 12 event. Topping the list of fighter payouts is main event winner, Robbie Lawler, who took home the lion’s share of the $986,000 total disclosed UFC payroll, with $210,000.000. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira was the second...

In last night’s UFC on FOX 12 main event, the number one ranked Robbie Lawler earned a rematch against UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks with his decision win over Matt Brown. (Replay HERE) As usual, the MMA world took to twitter with their reactions. Check it: Robbie is a great counter striker & is dangerous...

A very short, and seemingly agitated, Dana White was quick to turn reporters off the Gina Carano topic yesterday when pressed by the assembled media. This comes on the heels of White stating just last week that they would fly to L.A. and get the deal done without issue. Last night at the press-conference...

Last night, in the UFC on FOX 12 co-main event, Anthony “Rumble” Johnson again shocked fight fans with a fantastic showing. It took the Blackzilian fighter just 44-seconds to finish Nogueira (Replay HERE), and the MMA world took to twitter with their reactions. Check it: Ooohhh woooowwww AJ. Monster!! #UFConFOX12 — Tarec Saffiedine (@tarecfighter) July...

Last night on FOX, Kyle Kingsbury made his return to action after two-years on the shelf. Things didn’t go his way. After three grueling rounds of action, Pat Cummins was able to decisively beat Kingsbury, sending him into retirement. Following the bout, Kyle explained: “I’m not sure if it was the time off or the...

“I just want to get back in there. I know Cerrone needs a fight in September, so hopefully they can book me for that. I just need money. He needs a fight. I’m injury free, so I’m ready to go in September. He needs an opponent, so let’s go.” During last night’s post-fight presser, UFC...

In what will likely determine the UFC’s next 145 pound title challenger, Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson are expected to headline the UFC on FOX 13 event set for December 13th. UFC President Dana White announced the event, which will serve as the promotions debut in Phoenix, Arizona, during last night’s UFC on FOX 12...

“(Chris Weidman) has a lot of flaws in his game. We’ll exploit them. I’ve been studying Weidman and I believe that you will see a nice fight. I’m ready for five rounds of Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Muay Thai, Wrestling… This bout has been already very anticipated, I think it’ll be a great show.” “I’m as hungry...

“I think Bisping’s just a douche. Chael is putting on an act. He talks trash, but he’s the most respectful guy every time I’ve met him. Chael plays a role. Bisping plays himself.” During Friday’s UFC Fan Q&A in San Jose, town resident Luke Rockhold and Cung Le took center stage to discuss their UFC...

Following last night’s UFC on FOX 12 event, UFC President Dana White was in a rush to hit the road, but prior to his departure he gave the media one golden-nugget of news. Jose Aldo will rematch Chad Mendes in Brazil. The two were originally scheduled to square off in Chad’s home state of...

Listen To Sports Internet Radio Stations with BJPenncom Radio on BlogTalkRadio Petersen Automotive Museum in L.A. will host one of the biggest nights of BJJ August 9th as Metamoris 4 goes down. This year we see the addition of some very familiar faces from MMA including Chael Sonnen, Josh Barnett, & Vinny Magalhaes. The best...

Tonight’s UFC on FOX 12 event delivered several entertaining fights, and four of the evening’s fighters go rewarded for their efforts. Matt Brown and Robbie Lawler each earned $50,000.00 for their five-round main event. Anthony Johnson and Dennis Bermudez are the other two “Performance of the Night” recipients. Johnson was able to finish ‘Lil...

At the start of the bout, “Ruthless” Robbie Lawler looked like he was in another class than his opponent “Immortal” Matt Brown. Lawler easily peppered Brown with counters that marked Brown’s face up rather quickly. Brown was the faster fighter of the two, but Lawler cut off his attack with counter uppercuts and hooks and...

Anthony “Rumble” Johnson is here to stay, folks. Johnson pushed Nogueira’s back up against the fence and started to tee-off. Johnson landed with a right hook and followed up with a brutal right uppercut. He held Nogueira up against the fence with his left and continued to fire off with his right until Nogueira was...

Needless to say, the first round did not go too well for Clay Guida. He knew he was not going to win a striking-contest with Bermudez so he tried to take the fight to the ground. When Guida shot for a takedown, it was easily stuffed by Bermudez and this process repeated itself throughout the...

Bobby Green put on the best performance of his career tonight as he defeated one of the best lightweights in the world in Josh Thomson. Green approached this fight no different than his past fights and that was a bit concerning to see at the beginning of the first round. He loves to keep his...

Daron Cruickshank had the “W” in his sights when he dropped Jorge Masvidal with that vicious left hand in the opening minutes of the fight, but Masvidal showed amazing heart and made a great comeback for the victory. Cruickshank connected with a big left hand in the first round and the crowd erupted. Masvidal looked...

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